Paying caregivers more could boost Nebraska’s economy − new research

By Susan Rebecca Reay, Director and Assistant Professor of Social Work, University of Nebraska Omaha
Ernie Goss, Professor of Economics, Creighton University

Paid caregivers foster independence and improve quality of life for people with all kinds of disabilities, many of whom need help getting dressed, preparing meals, showering and dealing with other activities of daily living.

There are over 10,000 paid caregivers of people with disabilities and adults over 65 in Nebraska, where we work and often conduct research. Across the country, there are 3.7 million paid caregivers, and the federal…

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